Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony Towns, and the rest of the Knicks delivered the Bulls their first loss of the season Sunday night.
What we know about Sunday’s games
- The offseason didn’t stop Oklahoma City’s reign. They are now the only undefeated team left in the league and the first to reach 7 wins, completing a dominant win over the Pelicans on Sunday. In the victory, Gilgeous-Alexander reached 20-plus points for the 79th straight game, tying him for the third-longest such streak in NBA history.
- The Bulls lost their first game of the season, falling 128-116 to the Knicks. Brunson, Towns, and Anunoby each scored at least 20 points, while Jordan Clarkson added 15 off the bench.
- The Spurs also lost their first game of the season, losing to the Suns, 130-118. Phoenix shot extremely well from the field, making 58.2% of their shots, including 19-for-33 from deep. Booker led the way with 28 points and 13 assists, becoming the first Phoenix Sun to total 200+ points and 50+ assists in the first seven games of the season.
- Luka Dončić and the Lakers shone in a 130-120 victory over the Heat. Dončić picked up his first triple-double of the season and 83rd of his career.
12:15 AM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Top performers of the night
- Donovan Mitchell: 37 points (8-for-15 3PM), 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
- Luka Dončić: 29 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 steals.
- Devin Booker: 28 points (10-15 FG), 2 rebounds, and 13 assists.
12:06 AM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Lakers grab the W
Miami closed the gap in the third quarter, but the Lakers turned it back up in the fourth and kept the Heat at bay. In the end, LA picked up the victory, 130-120.
The Lakers got standout performances from Luka, Reaves, and LaRavia, who combined for 80 points.
Luka secured a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
A triple-double for Luka Dončić 🚨
27 points I 11 rebounds I 10 assists pic.twitter.com/4T4SUVfrhK
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Reaves was also dropping dimes, dishing out 11 assists to go with 26 points,
10 assists for Austin Reaves.
25 points for Jake LaRavia.
Watch the 4Q on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/crgNLoGVH1 https://t.co/qYBIYpuv8B pic.twitter.com/DialiZVX6R
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
LaRavia finished with 25 points and 8 rebounds off the bench.
11:32 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Luka in his bag
Dončić ends up one-on-one with Bam on the perimeter and makes it look easy with the crossover, before getting to the rim for the lay-in.
‘TWEEN. CROSS. ‘TWEEN.
20 points, 10 dimes & 9 boards for Luka!
Watch on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/crgNLoGVH1 pic.twitter.com/ZxQHJPrvNl
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Luka is up to 20 points and one rebound shy of a triple-double.
The Lakers’ lead is down to just 2, 102-100, with 11 minutes to go in the game. This is setting up for an exciting finish on NBA League Pass.
11:10 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Must-see dunk
Lost momentarily in the abundance of highlights from the Heat and Lakers was this explosive dunk from Keldon Johnson against the Suns.
This Keldon Johnson dunk from tonight 😮
He scored 19 points in 24 minutes for the @spurs! pic.twitter.com/SVkXBi4HEi
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Unfortunately, for Johnson and the Spurs, they were unable to overcome the Suns’ hot shooting and lost 130-118.
Booker was excellent for Phoenix, scoring 28 points on an ultra-efficient 10-for-15 shooting and adding 13 dimes.
Devin Booker did his thing as the @Suns win their second-straight game!
28 PTS I 13 AST I 10-15 FGM pic.twitter.com/JfE20T8lou
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
10:55 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
One half to go
The Heat and Lakers have been putting on a show this evening, combining for 140 first-half points and numerous highlights.
At the center of most of them, Luka Dončić. He’ll likely be on triple-double watch later after scoring 16 points and adding 5 rebounds and 6 assists so far. He also has three steals.
A personal 5-0 run by Luka Dončić 👀
He’s got 16 points in the game so far! pic.twitter.com/CCzuyU8sjc
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
10:35 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Access denied
Marcus Smart finds the angle and chases down Jaime Jaquez Jr. to get an impressive block from behind,
Marcus SPIKED it 😳 pic.twitter.com/cgoyit0Tav
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 3, 2025
You can enjoy it from this angle, too.
Chasedown swat alert!
Watch MIA/LAL on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/crgNLoGVH1 https://t.co/iHIoHNuPtM pic.twitter.com/DjtTebwL9q
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
10:16 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Dunks and dimes
The first quarter between the Heat and Lakers has been an electric, high-scoring affair with no shortage of highlights.
Since Luka’s circus shot, we’ve had Davion Mitchell set up Bam Adebayo for the ferocious throwdown,
Davion Mitchell lob ↗️ Bam Adebayo slam!
Heat visiting the Lakers on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/crgNLoHtwz pic.twitter.com/wqmfX1UJ5S
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Austin Reaves goes over his head to dial up Jaxson Hayes for the triple,
Austin Reaves throws the over-the-head dime and Jaxson Hayes DRILLS the 3!
Lakers lead in the 1Q on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/crgNLoGVH1 pic.twitter.com/wxV4Y4ZVHE
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Luka launch a cross-court pass to Jake LaRavia for the bucket,
This Luka Dončić dime is INCREDIBLE 🤯 pic.twitter.com/v9yUyM4Yh6
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Then, if that wasn’t enough, Reaves tosses up the lob to Bronny James for the two-handed flush.
Austin Reaves throws it up to Bronny James for the alley-oop slam ‼️
Watch MIA/LAL on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/crgNLoGVH1 pic.twitter.com/VLyzAygYp0
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
The Lakers lead the Heat, 43-36, after a quarter of play.
9:55 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Acrobatic finish
Luka Dončić is off to an amazing start this season, and this successful circus shot is symbolic of how hot he is running right now.
LUKA MAGIC ON FULL DISPLAY ✨
Watch on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/crgNLoGVH1 https://t.co/9Qq1sFYuKd pic.twitter.com/zjFoMM9LR0
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Luka has a total of 5 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, with the Lakers up 28-17 on the Heat with 5 minutes left in the first.
9:30 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Bulls stopped, Knicks win
Chicago was just one of three undefeated teams left in the league, but they just fell to the Knicks, 128-116, and are now 5-1 on the season.
Brunson, Towns, and Anunoby were all excellent in the W for New York, with OG’s defense often on display,
OG ANUNOBY STEAL & SLAM 🤩
He scored 7 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter! pic.twitter.com/G6HUxEQGLx
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Anunoby finished with 21 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and a block.
Brunson was on fire early, setting the tone for the Knicks’ victory, and finished with 31 points.
This Jalen Brunson and-1? TOUGH.
He’s got 31 for the Knicks 👀
Watch on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oYKEfNz9QC pic.twitter.com/3dgh1grPr7
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Towns finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks.
Josh Giddey earned his 19th career triple-double in the loss, scoring 23 points, adding 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.
🚨 TRIPLE-DOUBLE ALERT 🚨
Josh Giddey (19p, 11a, 10r) records his 19th career triple-double tonight!
Watch Bulls/Knicks on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/oYKEfNzHGa pic.twitter.com/8QaWN230jx
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
9:17 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Red hot Suns
Phoenix spent the first half on fire, scoring 70 points on 24-for-38 shooting, including a blistering 73.3% from long range.
Part of that efficiency has been backup big man Nick Richards, who has 10 points on 4-for-4 shooting.
Nick Richards punches it home!
He’s 4/4 for 10 points for the @Suns 🔥
Watch on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/e2OdbeAiNz pic.twitter.com/cu2H7E6uD2
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
The 5-0 Spurs face an 18-point deficit at the break.
8:55 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Knicks in control
Moving to 6-0 is looking like a tall task for the Bulls, as they trail the Knicks 105-87 late in the third quarter.
Brunson continues to deliver, now sitting on 26 points, off 9-for-17 shooting, and in the process, has surpassed 9,000 career points.
Jalen has now scored over 9,000 points in his career 🫡⤵️ pic.twitter.com/E6BZEWtYN6
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 3, 2025
8:45 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Castle climbs
The undefeated Spurs have struggled out of the gate against the Suns, trailing 37-26 in the 2nd quarter.
However, Stephon Castle has managed to make an impact with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, a block, and 5 points, including this dunk.
climbing the escalator ↗️
📺 @FanDuelSN_SW pic.twitter.com/HXKyOjNRX9
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 3, 2025
Surprisingly, despite being on the floor for 12 minutes, Victor Wembanyama has yet to score for San Antonio.
8:37 PM/ NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Mitchell leads Cleveland to win
Donovan Mitchell showed out against the Hawks on Sunday, scoring a game-high 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting. He also added 5 assists and 2 steals to the stat sheet.
SPIDA UP TO 37 NOW FOR CLEVELAND ‼️
Watch the 4Q on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/fuZ67vrFjf https://t.co/UJxlyhwzFS pic.twitter.com/pprQszPBMY
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
8:22 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Grimes gets flashy
Quentin Grimes has had himself a game tonight against the Nets.
He finished his evening with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and a career-high 13 assists, including this behind-the-back feed to Trendon Watford for the layup. Grimes also finished +32 on the game.
Quentin Grimes with the behind-the-back dish!
He has a NEW career-high in assists with 11 👀 pic.twitter.com/smwAGbW0BY
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
The 76ers roll to 5-1, with a 129-105 win over the now 0-6 Nets.
8:09 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Brought the hammer
RJ Barrett sets the screen, then leaks out toward the rim as Gradey Dick dishes it to Murray-Boyles, on the perimeter, who finds Barrett cutting for the finish.
RJ BARRETT THROWS IT DOWN 😳
Toronto leads in the last frame: https://t.co/yfgsSmyjIV pic.twitter.com/qnyvlHhOMX
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025
Barrett has a game-high 22 points, and the Raptors have an 8-point lead on the Grizzlies with 5 minutes remaining in the game.
7:47 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
The burner is hot
The Brunson burner is cooking, scoring 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting already, including 3-for-4 for deep, three minutes into the second quarter.
the burner is LIT 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/uMEcYJQC6q
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 3, 2025
The Knicks lead the Bulls 44-38.
7:40 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Cleared for takeoff
Jalen Johnson is amassing a highlight reel tonight in Cleveland.
The big forward has 13 points now, including this spicy thunder dunk,
HARTSFIELD-JALEN ✈️ pic.twitter.com/E4D69iOU87
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 3, 2025
The Hawks, though, trail the Cavaliers by 3 in the middle of the third quarter.
7:13 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Sunday slams
We have a quartet of games that are live right now, and just had a series of highlight-level dunks take place in succession.
First, the rookie, Collin Murray-Boyles, goes up strong with two hands off the Brandon Ingram feed for the finish,
CMB TWO-HAND SLAM 😤💥 pic.twitter.com/oBIPR6v9uG
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 3, 2025
Then Luke Kennard finds a cutting Jalen Johnson who lifts off for a one-handed jam,
Ball movement leads to a Jalen Johnson Jam 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iERDz34JQ0
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 3, 2025
Finally, it’s Edgecombe again who explodes with authority,
https://t.co/6OMqDyQVsI pic.twitter.com/savSpu6gab
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 3, 2025
All four games are at halftime now, with the Raptors holding a 53-47 lead over the Grizzlies, the Hawks have a 52-50 advantage over the Cavaliers, the 76ers scored 73 first-half points and have an 18-point lead on the Nets, while the Hornets posted a 71-48 advantage over the Jazz at the break.
The Knicks and Bulls have just gotten underway on NBA League Pass!
6:59 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Rookies balling
The No. 3 and No. 4 picks in the 2025 NBA Draft are both in action tonight, and making things happen for their squads.
No. 4 selection Kon Knueppel is shooting the lights out in Charlotte, scoring 17 points, making three of his five long-range attempts, helping guide the Hornets to a 60-36 advantage over the Jazz late in the second quarter.
K2!!! 🤧@Kon2Knueppel | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/2r3QtLYTtU
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 2, 2025
Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, the No. 3 pick, VJ Edgecombe, is providing fireworks. He gets the swipe, finds the runway, and takes off to hit the two-handed jam.
.@vj_edgecombe cleared for takeoff‼️ pic.twitter.com/ikaw1HjLM2
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 2, 2025
Edgecombe has 6 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals, and the 76ers have a 54-43 lead on the Nets at the midpoint of the second quarter.
6:40 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
He’s on fire
Kelly Oubre Jr. has erupted, scoring 22 first-quarter points on 9-for-11 shooting to lead the 76ers to a 40-37 advantage over Brooklyn after a quarter of play.
KELLY OUBRE JR. 1Q TAKEOVER 🤯
22 PTS I 9-11 FGM I 2-4 3PM pic.twitter.com/wh0gYo9DnN
— NBA (@NBA) November 2, 2025
With Joel Embiid (injury recovery) sidelined, someone besides Tyrese Maxey (12 points) would need to step up, and Oubre Jr. has answered the call.
6:20 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Coming out of the gates hot
Cleveland jumped out to a 7-0 lead on the Hawks in an instant, and has since seen their lead increase to 18-7.
The men behind the flurry of points, Donovan Mitchell (9 points) and De’Andre Hunter (5 points), run the break here off of Hunter’s steal, who also gets the slam on the Spida dish.
Don. Dre. Dunk. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/nsXwmy8C1r
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 2, 2025
5:56 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Thunder strike Pelicans, reach 7-0
Oklahoma City dominated the action Sunday, outscoring New Orleans in all four quarters on its way to a convincing 137-106 victory.
Gilgeous Alexander finished the night with 30 points and made history in the process.
SGA has recorded his 79th consecutive 20+ point game today 🔥
He ties Oscar Robertson for the 3rd longest streak in NBA history!
Watch on NOP/OKC on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/IEObuW0q73 pic.twitter.com/9k56DoTDi8
— NBA (@NBA) November 2, 2025
Hartenstein was a force in the paint, nearly completing a triple-double, by scoring 14 points, grabbing 14 boards, and handing out 8 dimes.
5:40 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Hammering it home
The Thunder have yet to relent on the Pelicans, or their rim, as Ajay Mitchell serves up Isaiah Hartenstein for a thunderous finish.
Monster JAM 🛻 pic.twitter.com/r8GhqIhVLS
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 2, 2025
Oklahoma City is now up by 30, 120-90, at the midpoint of the final frame.
5:23 PM / NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Thunder rolling
Coming into Sunday, Oklahoma City is just one of three teams still undefeated, and the Pelicans are one of two teams yet to earn their first victory.
Both of those statements are on pace to remain true this evening, with the Thunder holding a commanding 26-point lead over New Orleans going into the fourth quarter.
The star of the show thus far has been none other than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who’s racked up 30 points on 8-for-14 shooting, including this beautiful reverse finish.
SGA goes reverse for 21 points 👀
OKC is on a 12-2 run in the 3Q!
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— NBA (@NBA) November 2, 2025
